End of an era. ESPN’s ‘Around the Horn’ concluded its 23-year run, marking the end of a significant era in sports television. The live roundtable show, hosted by Tony Reali, was known for its lively debates and unique scoring system, which captivated audiences for nearly two decades. Former frequent panelist Bomani Jones was there for a final face time to give the epic debate series its flowers, thanks the cast and to bring the belt out. Check it out.
most of us regulars would say ATH changed our lives. it's ironic that the first years of the show it was treated by many as a joke, but it absolutely conferred credibility to me, personally.
— bomani (@bomani_jones) May 23, 2025
but the story here is how @TonyReali, @asolomon6 and @joshbard… https://t.co/ibLeo7zytz
Bomani Jones, Bill Barnwell give ATH cast its flowers in their final appearances 💐 | Around The Horn
Michael Smith, co-founder of Inflection Point Entertainment, joins The Right Time with Bomani Jones to discuss Around the Horn’s legacy, Michael’s career path and imagining what Bo would’ve been like if he grew up in NOLA. Hear why they both say Around the Horn was home for them early on in their careers and how ATH shaped cable television forever.
the moment he’d been preparing for every day since 1990. https://t.co/gEocwzO5cE
— bomani (@bomani_jones) May 23, 2025